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Manhattan University

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Riverdale, NY

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Located in Riverdale, NY, Manhattan University is a private small school with roughly 2,744 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 79% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering shows the strongest outcomes -- $100,884/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate79%
SAT range1180–1358
ACT range25–29
Undergrads2,744
Yield (admits who enroll)9%
Next deadlineNov 15, 2026 (ED1)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$64,348
4-year grad rate65%
Median earnings, 10yr out$86,316

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans16%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out79%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$67,229/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance and Financial Management Services$100,376/yr
Accounting and Related Services$92,262/yr
Marketing$78,423/yr
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$64,116/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$75,594/yr
Communication and Media Studies$74,471/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$89,305/yr
Education
Special Education and Teaching$83,932/yr
Engineering
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$100,884/yr
Chemical Engineering$96,134/yr
Civil Engineering$95,877/yr
Mechanical Engineering$92,802/yr
Computer Engineering$91,394/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$60,508/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$85,538/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$78,264/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$64,684/yr
Social Sciences
Social Sciences, General$75,745/yr
Political Science and Government$54,486/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,063
Typical room chargeNot reported
Typical board chargeNot reported

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Manhattan University's acceptance rate?

Manhattan University in Riverdale, NY admits approximately 79% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Manhattan University?

Admitted students at Manhattan University typically score between 1180–1358 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Manhattan University?

Admitted students at Manhattan University typically score between 25–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Manhattan University cost?

Manhattan University's total cost of attendance is reported at $64,348 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Manhattan University?

Manhattan University's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Manhattan University require students to live on campus?

No -- Manhattan University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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